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And 90% of respondents reported they don’t feel they’re paid fairly for the stresses and strains of their job.

“Morale within Cleveland Police is low, today’s announcement may help this a little but it is a far cry from what officers deserve and will be unlikely to prevent those who have already decided they want to leave police service from leaving,” continued Ms Breeze.

The federation had asked for a 2.8% increase to basic pay. Prison officers, who will get a flat 1.7% increase, had called for a 5% rise.